Cello Method: Lesson Book 1 (KOEPPEN GABRIEL)

Have fun playing the Cello. Par KOEPPEN GABRIEL. The second lesson book in the trailblazing new Koeppen Cello Method, putting the emphasis on having fun with your cello! Taking a playful and effective approach to learning the cello, the Koeppen Cello Method breaks new ground, sprucing up the usual Baroque and Classical repertoire by adding pieces in popular styles: rock, bossa nova, reggae, swing and more! Exciting pieces and exercises in these styles illustrate specific musical concepts and techniques, whilst teacher-pupil duets feature throughout, encouraging strong ensemble skills right from the get-go. Structured in an easy and understandable way, the Koeppen Cello Method lays the foundation for a solid technical and musical training. There is a core Lesson Book and a supplementary Tune Book at each level. All books are accompanied by a CD which will help motivate and inspire. For players from around the age of 10 right up to adult learners. / Méthode / Méthode / Violoncelle

Have fun playing the Cello-A great supplementary resource to Lesson Book 2 of the trailblazing new Koeppen Cello Method putting the emphasis on having fun with your cello! Taking a playful and effective approach to learning the cello the Koeppen Cello Method breaks new ground sprucing up the usual Baroque and Classical repertoire by adding pieces in popular styles: rock Bossa Nova reggae swing and more! Exciting pieces and exercises in these styles illustrate specific musical concepts and techniques whilst teacher-pupil duets feature throughout encouraging strong ensemble skills right from the get-go. Structured in an easy and understandable way the Koeppen Cello Method lays thefoundation for a solid technical and musical training. There is a core Lesson Book and a supplementary Tune Book at each level. All books are accompanied by a CD which will help motivate and inspire. For players from around the age of 10 right up to adult learners.

For more than three decades the ?Sassmannshaus Tradition? has been the household name for excellence in beginner string methods in German-speaking countries.More than half a million students have successfully learned to play string instruments using this publication. The publication of the four Violin books in 2008 in a fully adapted English version has been a big success.On the back of this success story Bärenreiter has now published the four books for Cello in a newly adapted version for today?s English speaking children.What makes this Cello method so unique?- The leading German Cello method now available in English.- Large print notes andtexts as well as many colourful illustrations are ideal for pre-school as well as school children.- Note reading is emphasised from the first lesson encouraging ensemble playing from the very beginning.- Songs and scales in different positions are easily mastered within the first year of playing to ensure that children are not confined to first position playing.- Advanced Cello techniques such as varied bow strokes and shifting are introduced in a basic form.

For more than three decades the ?Sassmannshaus Tradition? has been the household name for excellence in beginner string methods in German-speaking countries.More than half a million students have successfully learned to play string instruments using this publication. The publication of the four Violin books in 2008 in a fully adapted English version has been a big success.On the back of this success story Bärenreiter has now published the four books for Cello in a newly adapted version for today?s English speaking children.What makes this Cello method so unique?- The leading German Cello method now available in English.- Large print notes andtexts as well as many colourful illustrations are ideal for pre-school as well as school children.- Note reading is emphasised from the first lesson encouraging ensemble playing from the very beginning.- Songs and scales in different positions are easily mastered within the first year of playing to ensure that children are not confined to first position playing.- Advanced Cello techniques such as varied bow strokes and shifting are introduced in a basic form.

This self-teaching method has been carefully designed for beginning cellists. Play Cello Today! features quality instruction starting with the very basics as well as a selection of terrific tunes to play accompanied by audio demonstration tracks. This Cello method can be used by students who want to teach themselves or by tutors for private or group instruction. Simply follow the tips and lessons in the book as you listen to the audio. With Play Cello Today! you'll learn: how to hold and care for the instrument; how to produce a sound; playing tips and techniques; reading music notation and rhythms; how to understand musicalterms and more. Learn at your own pace and open the door to the world of Cello music! Over 100 great songs and examples are included.

Team Strings 2 is ideal for individual group and class tuition allowing the violin viola or cello and double bass to be taught in the same lesson. This method contains carefully-graded music in a wide variety of styles developing instrument-related aural skills improvisation and composition. Book only edition.

20 Progressive Pieces with Piano Accompaniment-Philip Sparkeâ??s Starter Solos is the first volume of a progressive series of books that takes the young string player from beginner to accomplished musician. Specifically tailored for each instrument this collection of 20 solos starts with pieces based on only a handful of notes and carefully introduces new musical elements such as articulation dynamics and key signatures in a structured progression to speed the learning process. The books provide invaluable additional material to complement any teaching method. Starter Solos comes with a play-along CD. The advantages of playing either with piano or CD accompaniment are that the beginning player can now experience theimportant aspects of ensemble playing from their earliest lessons thus developing the essential skills of listening while they play and maintaining strict tempo which is not always a factor when playing alone.

String Basics: Steps to Success for String Orchestra is a comprehensive method for beginning string classes. Utilizing technical exercises music from around the world classical themes by the masters andoriginal compositions students will learn to play their string instruments in an orchestra. Step-by-step sequences of instruction will prove invaluable as students learn to hold their instrument and bow finger new notes countdifferent rhythms read music notation and more. Clear full-color photographs and fingering chart diagrams introduce playing positions bow hold and bowing and left hand finger patterns. Duets rounds trios and orchestra arrangements develop student's ability to play in an ensemble setting right away. Duets are designed to strengthen ear training and establishing good information. Interactive Practice Studio is a unique andtrendsetting downloadable resource containing a wealth of supporting biographical historical and cultural information; photos maps artwork audio samples video and more. It's designed with your students in mind. Fun -Inspiring - Motivating.Video Lessons offer students and teachers a comprehensive step-by-step look at concepts taught throughout String Basics. Lessons are taught in a middle school classroom setting by authors Shade andWolstenhulme. Lessons show special consideration for each instrument and one lesson is specially devoted to shifting for the bass. Theory & Composition offers students hands-on experiences to better understand what theysee and hear by actually learning to notate music and compose simple melodic lines.The Teacher's Edition provides successful teaching strategies as they pertain to the material introduced throughout String Basics. TheStrategies are divided into two categories: Performance and Musical Understanding. Through them guidelines and guide- posts assist towards giving students a comprehensive experience in orchestra. Also available to teachers is